Podophyllum ‘Kaleidoscope’

This is a very fine selection with octagonal leaves and a strong pattern of markings in silver & bronze. Leaves up to 18″ wide and 7-20 burgundy red flowers under the leaves (on 3-5 year old plants).

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 7-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 18″ / 24″ / 17″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): —

Common Name	Mayapple
Family	Berberidaceae
Genus	Podophyllum
species	--
Plant Type	Perennial
US Patent #	PP14460
EU Grant #	--
Bloom Time	May, June, July, August, September
Flower Color	Red
Foliage Color	Brown, Green, Silver
Dormancy	Required
Exposure	Part Shade, Full Shade
Growth Habit	Upright, Clumping
Growth Rate	Slow
Hardiness Zone	7, 8, 9
How Different?	Unique leaf coloration.
Landscape Value	Woodland shade.
Most Active Growing Season	Spring
Persistence	Deciduous
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	18" / 24" / 17"
Soil (Garden)	Humus-rich, moist, deep, well-drained.
Water (Garden)	Keep evenly moist. Needs summer moisture or they will go into early dormancy. Avoid drought stress.
Special Uses	Deep South, Deer Resistant
Comments	The amount of pattern varies with light, temperature and age. Avoid burying crowns too deeply, as it can cause rot. Grow in cool house for best color and growth. Grows best here by cooling pads. Plant in ground at 1 gallon size or larger. Zone 7 with winter protection. We recommend transplanting to a 4" pot from a plug, not a larger size container.

Water (Greenhouse)	Dry only very slightly between waterings.
EC	0.75 – 1.5
pH	5.6 – 6.6
Fertility Needs	150 – 200 ppm
Notes	—
Finish Time to 4″	10 – 12 weeks
Finish Time to Gallon	—
Day Length for Flowering	Day Neutral